Course Title: Write a screenplay

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6125 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting

Course Title: Write a screenplay

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 140

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Write a Screenplay develops the skills and knowledge required to write a screenplay as a commissioned script or as a speculative venture.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

ASWFEA606A Write a screenplay

Elements:

1 Prepare to write script

2 Write a synopsis

3 Develop an extended treatment

4 Create a first draft

5 Revise draft

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements. You will be able to write a synopsis of your screenplay, develop a treatment and draft your screenplay.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include: participation in class exercises, oral presentations and practical writing tasks.